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Drug discovery hackathon 2020 for open source coronavirus cure launched

News:  Union Health Minister and Union HRD Minister has launched the Drug Discovery Hackathon 2020. Facts: Drug Discovery Hackathon: It has been jointly organised by the All India Council for Technical Education(AICTE) and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research(CSIR). The hackathon is being supported by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing(CDAC), MyGov as… Continue reading Drug discovery hackathon 2020 for open source coronavirus cure launched

Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba orders eSamikSha revamp

News: Cabinet Secretary has ordered a revamp of the e-SamikSha platform to ensure that various milestones and targets put in place since 2014 are being met.  Facts: e-SamikSha Platform: It is a real time, online system for monitoring follow-up action on the decisions taken during the presentations made by different Ministries/Departments to the Prime Minister.… Continue reading Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba orders eSamikSha revamp

Hul Divas celebrations off for Covid

News: Hul Divas celebrations in Jharkhand have been called off due to COVID-19 pandemic. Facts: Hul Divas: It is observed annually in memory of tribals — Sidhu and Kanhu who led the Santhal Hul(rebellion) in 1855 at Bhognadih in Sahibganj district. Santhal Rebellion(1855-56): The Santhals of Rajmahal Hills led by Sidhu and Kanhu revolted against… Continue reading Hul Divas celebrations off for Covid

World Bank to give $750 million funding support to MSMEs

News: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved a $750 million MSME Emergency Response program for India. Facts: MSME Emergency Response program: It aims to support increased flow of finance into the hands of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which are severely impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Impact: It will address the… Continue reading World Bank to give $750 million funding support to MSMEs

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